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W756 SWP

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,912 mi
Last recorded126,912 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW756 SWP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 126,912 miles

Nearside Front Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 May 2022 125,544 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 May 2022 125,544 miles

Emissions not tested due to miss fire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2019 124,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 123,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2017 122,975 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes rear both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2016 121,827 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

nsr sidelight brighter than standard

Fail 4 May 2016 121,827 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

nsr sidelight brighter than standard

Pass 24 Nov 2014 120,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 115,579 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 115,579 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 111,296 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 102,706 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 102,706 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 93,162 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres wearing close to the wear bars.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 15 Dec 2010 93,162 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres wearing close to the wear bars.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 2 Dec 2009 77,222 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

deterioration wiper blades.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 16 Dec 2008 62,679 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 49,432 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 30,663 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the BMW Z3?

Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
2,128
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
26,000
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,103
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,600
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 10,064
position lamp(s) not working 9,305
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 7,992
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W756 SWP is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 70,817 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW Z3 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 17,103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W756 SWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W756 SWP registered?

W756 SWP is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 July 2000.

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